- haemolysin
- n.a substance capable of bringing about destruction of red blood cells (haemolysis). It may be an antibody or a bacterial toxin.
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haemolysin — n. a substance capable of bringing about destruction of red blood cells (haemolysis). It may be an antibody or a bacterial toxin … The new mediacal dictionary
haemolysin — /himoʊˈlaɪsən/ (say heemoh luysuhn), /hɛm / (say hem ), /həˈmɒləsən/ (say huh moluhsuhn) noun an antibody which, in cooperation with a material in fresh blood, causes dissolution of the red blood corpuscles. Also, hemolysin. {haemo + lysin} Usage …
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